举足轻重

jǔ zú qīng zhòng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. to play a critical role (idiom)
2. influential

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 无足轻重 wú zú qīng zhòng 无足轻重 wú zú qīng zhòng insignificant 形容无关紧要，不起作用: insignificant

Synonyms

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• 至关重要 zhì guān zhòng yào 至关重要 zhì guān zhòng yào extremely important 形容非常重要，起决定性作用: extremely important

Usage notes

Collocations

Often appears in the pattern '在...中起举足轻重的作用' (plays a critical role in...).

Formality

Used in formal writing or speech; less common in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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这个决定对公司的未来 举足轻重 。

This decision plays a critical role in the company's future.

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Child Words of 举足轻重

• 举 举 jǔ: to lift
• 足 足 jù: excessive
• 足 足 zú: foot
• 轻 轻 qīng: light
• 重 重 chóng: to repeat
• 重 重 zhòng: heavy
• 轻重 轻重 qīng zhòng: severity (of the case)